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J12 XKB

2003 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,888 mi
Last recorded173,888 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 173,888 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 168,298 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 162,148 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 154,419 miles

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt plastic shroud slight damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play rear hubs

Pass 14 Oct 2021 150,271 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 147,509 miles

slight corrosion outer sills at rear

Fail 10 Oct 2020 147,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion outer sills at rear

Pass 2 Jul 2019 143,044 miles

nsr sill rusty

slight play both rear hubs

very slight play ns track-rod end

Fail 19 Jun 2019 142,874 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr sill rusty

slight play both rear hubs

very slight play ns track-rod end

Pass 23 Jun 2018 138,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 134,135 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion outer sills at rear

Pass 9 Jul 2016 128,482 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 128,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 123,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 123,099 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 119,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 3 Sep 2014 119,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Aug 2013 110,536 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 110,536 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 105,048 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,803 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,361 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,757 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,635 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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J12 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J12 XKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J12 XKB registered?

J12 XKB is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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